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CN03 UNV

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,088 mi
Last recorded151,088 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 UNV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2016 151,088 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both misty (1.7.5a)

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both faded (1.4.A.2f)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 141,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 137,689 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 135,472 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

nsf foglight not working

Fail 20 Jun 2013 135,470 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

nsf foglight not working

Pass 21 Sep 2011 126,322 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 117,750 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 110,519 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Sep 2008 96,549 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 96,549 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 76,213 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 75,989 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

EARTH LEAD TO GEARBOX BROKEN

OIL LEAK UNDER GEARBOX?

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Aug 2006 52,327 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front pads look low †front tyres at 3.5 mm

Pass 10 Aug 2006 52,327 miles

front pads look low †front tyres at 3.5 mm

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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CN03 UNV is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 85,740 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CN03 UNV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Saab 9-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CN03 UNV is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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